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A DAY out can be a boat on a lake; a meal at an inn. It can be a s l ow me a n d e r through, a beautiful house; it can be a theatre trip, an his­ torical venture or a horticultural plea­ sure. It can be a stately home or a steam engine. Leisure can stretch


from a day out to a weekend jaunt, or it can be turned into a fully- fledged holiday wander­ ing from place to place visiting all the resorts an individual or a family care most about, for fun, for pleasure, for cultural delight or any one or more reasons which make holidays wonderful. Lancaster is just a motor


hop away from Burnley, Fen- dle or Clitheroe, and an inter­ esting place to visit at any time, surrounded as it is by a wealth of historical attrac­ tions, sea, and country vistas and panoramic views, and for those who enjoy it, Hornsea Pottery. The firm might be said in a


A trip out can be such fun


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ware has won awards, and is worth viewing and buying. ■: The story of Hornsea Pot­


tery is the story of two men, Desmond Rawson and lus brother Colin, who bought a second-hand kiln and started a tiny business venture at Hornsea in 19-49. They made Toby jugs, and little did they know that the fame of then- pottery would be such that they would unite Hornsea and Lancaster, the east and the west coasts.


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to its present site at Hornsea, and this too is worht a visit, for the Toby jugs have widened to include a scope and variety sold to gift shops throughout the country. Vases, posy bowls, ashtrays and condiment sets are just a few of the items produced. But it was the originality of


By 1954 the firm had moved


cated tea and dinner ware hit the market and, by this time, the company was growing fast.


' and an ornamental lake on the landscape .-site visited each year- by more than 600,000 ' people.' : ",


, children's.,playground.. There ■'a a cafe, shops, a picnic area


• There is a small- zoo; and t; ,


developed on similar lines* • and the flm. project opened at Easter for the first time.-


The Lancaster site is being-


the ease of access by the M6 makes the siting ideal. Pro­ duction began in the firm's jubilee year of 1974, when the new range of “Contrast" oven to table ware came into being. The white glazed surfaces on , the insides of cups and jugs contrasts sharply with the rich, brown, pebble-smooth surfaces on other body parts. Production is by an entirely new ceramic process. “Contrast" is rock-hard,


The site covers 42 acres and


design and decorative techni­ que which posed problems for competitors. It was 1968 before sophisti­


Overseas buyers were sit­


way, to have united Yorkshire and Lancashire, for this White Rose company has a new and rapidily-developing pottery and leisure centre sited at Lancaster. The table-


ting up and taking notice of these beautiful ceramics and today the pottery at Hornsea is not simply that, but a place to make a family outing a thing of joy for all members, even for the tinies, who might not care a fig for pottery.


chip-proof, oven and freezer proof. In 1975 Prince Philip pre­


sented the Design Council Award to managing director Colin Rawson and it was a memorable day at Lancaster. There are other well-known


Cut/ieioii AuLvrtincr <k Times, May 27lh, liftO. 7 III:


: from around the world and following a trail of success , afterisuceess is "another new . design’;1,-’Palatine." v '


cess story with humble ori­ gins, and yet the tableware is within-the reach of young marneds with little cash to spare. . Recognition is flowing in.:.


.- L an c a s te r -production • includes Abraham Lincoln • mugs bearing a clarion call to .- the American nation in 1865, and the first of these mugs- was presented to -Mrs Mar­ garet-Thatcher during the Conservative Party Confer­ ence at Blackpool just after her visit to America.


. .OPEN SPACES .


‘youngsters to run about.. .. The shop offers seconds for


open all the year round, and lots of the amenities are free, such as car parking . Visitors are also not pestered to buy from the Pottery Shop. There is a factory tour, and plenty of'wide open spaces for


• Lancaster Leisure Centre is


THE HORNSEA POTTERY site at Lancaster, showing the tea gardens


sale as well as top-quality goods, but even the seconds are carefully selected ones. The cafe serves good.coffee


pottery ranges like “Heir­ loom" and "Bronte” which are produced on the East coast, and these have been accepted by the Council of Industrial Design for inclusion in Design Index. “Contrast" has been included in the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum. ' Hornsea Pottery is a suc-


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HALL I'TH' WOOD BOLTON. LANCASHIRE


A picturesque 16th— 17th Century house, partly half-timbered, with Crompton associations


OPEN: Monday— Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5-30 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.


Cate open afternoons. Cafe and Museum Closed Thursday.


SMITHILLS HALL SMITHILLS DENE ROAD


Manor House 14th— 16th Century.


Tudor panelling, 17th Century Furniture. O P E N IN G T IM E S A S A B O V E


Leisure Centre^ provides something for everyone


Lancaster


THE NATIONAL TRUST invites you to visit


— not as common as one would like — and good, tasty sandwiches. Booking in adv­ ance is not needed but it-' is advisable to telephone for a


.coach party of a large group. With Moreambe and the sea


just four short miles away, take the kids. They, can pony- ride or visit the aviary. And if Hornsea is preferred to Lan­ caster, well both are seaside haunts on opposite coastlines.


RESTAURANT


one of the most picturesque hotels and restaurants in Lan­ cashire, The Old Mill, where friendly atmosphere and good food are the order of the day. The building dates back to


Much nearer home we have


now featured, and apart from d in in g , snacks can be obtained, including home­ made steak pies in the evening. The hotel, which is residen­


tial and has 15 comfortable bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, showers, radios and telephones, is an ideal place to stay, situated, as it is close to the main A56 Bury to Burnley road. Going fu r th e r afield,


have taken place at the castle. The Rising of the North


was plotted here in 1569 in the cause of Mary, Queen of Scots. Twice in the 17th cen­ tury King Charles I visited Raby, and during the Civil War in 1648, the castle was besieged by Royalists.


COACHES


journal, which gives an inti­ mate account of the poet’s life in the cottage between 1800 and 1803.


WORDSWORTH •h s -1#;.., „_____ ___________ 5


the 16th century and was for­ merly used as a tallow mill. The old mill wheel outside the main doors still turns. The character of the build­


V \ - ,r ‘ f r V V EAST RIDDLESDEN HALL lm. NE of Keighley on S side of A650 on N bank of the Aire


A fine 17th century Yorkshire Manor House of unusual interest. OPEN:


March 1st to October 31st, daily except Mondays, but open Bank Holiday Mondays, 2 — 6 p.m. Mid July to mid September, 11 a.m. — 6 p.m.


For information on other Trust properties, write to: 32 Goodramgate, York.


decorated cocktail bar and a


ing has been maintained in this modern hotel at Ramsbot- tom, yet guests can still enjoy a quiet drink by the side of the old mill stream which actually runs through the building near the public bar. There is a tastefully-


restaurant which can cater for up to 60 diners. Lunch and dinner menus are varied and comprehensive, and steak dis­ hes are house specialities which can be cooked at the table. ' There are popular dinner- dances on Wednesdays, Fri­ days and Saturdays, with four-course meals and dancing to a resident trio. Cabaret is


Young people in particular


would enjoy seeing Dove Cot­ tage, for Wordsworth is a poet we all remember from school days. After Wordsworth's days


’ is close by, and in it are impor­ tant mementoes of the poet, chiefly concerned with life in Grasmere during his lifetime. If stately homes fascinate


there, essayist Thomas De Quincy lived in the cottage from 1808 until 1830. The Wordsworth Museum


the most, then Raby Castle, S ta in d ro p , Darlington, County Durham, is a “must", for this is one of the most magnificent medieval castles in the country. It is 600 years old but one of


towards the-Lake District, we'- find places to visit like Dove Cottages, Grasmere, the home of poet William Wordsworth from 1799 to 1808. In the cottage is his sister's


acres and there is a fine collec­ tion of horse-drawn vehicles in the stables, including the coach of the Dukes of Cleve­ land. There is a tea room and a


English, Dutch and Flemish Schools-on view, beautiful fur- n it l ire , ta p e s t r ie s and ceramics. The gardens extend over 10


There are fine pictures of


magnificent waterfall, a large car park and picnic facilities. Nearer home, just across


the border, we find East Riddlesden Hall in West Yorkshire, a National Trust manor house.


the manor was a notable two- storeyed porch with a circular window, a type said to be unique in this part of York­ shire.


Built in the 17th century,


The Tithe Barn in the grounds is reputed to be one of the finest- in the north of England, and there is a fine collection of pewter which is worth viewing. Members of the National Trust may visit this house free. Temple Newsam House,


the towers is reputed to have been built by King Canute about 900 years ago. Many interesting historical events


TOWNELEY HALL, BURNLEY


HOUSE DATES FROM 14th CENTURY PERIOD FURNITURE IN ROOM SETTINGS


Summer Programme of Exhibitions Open daily . 10 a.m. to 5-30 p.m. Sundays


1 p.m. to 5-00 p.m.


Admission Free. Car Parking Free Cafe in grounds.


and explore the I3th Century Cistercian Abbey Ruins and enjoy the beautiful gardens.


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. NOW YOU CAN VISIT CHATSWORTH BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE


Home ot the Dukes of Devonshire. One of the world’s most famous houses In « setting on tho banks of the Derwent In the Peak District National Park. Built In 1687-1707 by the 1st Duke with additions by the 6th Duke. 1820-30.


Times of Admission


Mon. & Tues. (Bank Hoi. weeks only) Wed., Thurs. & Frl. Saturday & Sunday


Open 1st April to 10th October, 1976 Theatre Gallery Mon. & Tues. (ex. Bank Hoi. weeks)


House, Garden & Gardens Only


■ Closed 11*30 to 4-30 11*00 to 5*00


11*30 to 4*00 1.30 to 5*00


House and Gardens cleared 45 minutes after the above closing times. Admission Charges


House, Garden & Theatre Galley £1.00, Children 30p. Garden Only 30p, ' Children 15p. Farmyard 30p, Children 1Sp.


Cars 20p, COACHES FREE. All prices Inclusive of VAT. All prices subject to '


review... .


New In 1976 — THE STAND WOOD WALKS. Details to be announced. FARMYARD


Live Farming and Forestry Exhibition if f


OPEN EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT THE SEASON - Monday to Friday 10*30 to 4*30 Saturday & Sunday 1*30 to 5*00


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All details subject to conf/rmaf/on. All Inquiries to comptroller, Chatsworth, Bakawall, DE4 1PN (0246-88-2204).


Have you visited . . .


TEMPLE NEWSAM HOUSE, LEEDS “A Pataca In a Park N


Open daily 10*30 a.m. to 6*15 p.m. <Wed. to 8*30 p.m.) M A K E A DATE WITH Visit us this Whitsun OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Free admission and Car Parking


• Factory Tour • Pottery Shop •Tea Garden


• Kiddies Playground


•Comfortable Cafe • Picnic Area hs, . Hornsea Pottery(Lan«aster).Wyreidala Rood, Lancaster, Tel68444


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MAKE YOUR PARTY OUTING SOMETHING DIFFERENT WINE ® DINE • DANCE


. OR RELAX AND ENJOY THE SCENERY. WHILE TAKING A CRUISE


on the LANCASTER CANAL 3£ HOURS DURATION


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2Jst BIRTHDAYS, ENGAGEMENT PARTIES. ROTARY CLUBS, etc.


Ideally suited for: CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS, SCHOOLS, BARS ALWAYS OPEN


Enquiries: M. FOX,’ 1 WOODLAND AVENUE, THORNTON, BLACKPOOL. FYS 4HA.. • -


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LOTHERTON HALL, ABERFORD Edwardian Housa In a peaceful country garden


Open dally 10*30 a.m. to 6*15 p.m. (Thurs. to 0*30 p.m.) ADMISSION 15p, children 5p, OAPs free


11*00 to 5*30 11*30 to 4*30 1*30 to 5*30


• Picnic area and convenient parking facilities • Admission 12p Adults. 6p Children


Grounds Open Daily 10 a.m. to Dusk * Suhday 1 p.m. to Dusk______ '


COME TO HARLOW CAR GARDENS H A R R O G A T E (Crag Lane, Ot le y Road)


Open Every Day 9 a.m. to Dusk See the Beauty of the


Summer Flowers, Shrubs, Trees and Alpines in the Woodlands, Streamside, -Trial Gardens and Rockeries.


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ABBOT HALL ART GALLERY Kendal, Cumbria


The house, built by Carr of York, contains 18th century


furnished rooms and galleries with modern pictures, furni­ ture, sculpture and pottery. Changing exhibitions


Open wee kd a ys 10*30 to 5*30; Saturdays and Sundays 2*0 to 5*0 C l o s e d D e c e m b e r 2 0 t h ‘ to D ecember 31st , Incl. and Good Friday


. Car park OLD HALL, GAINSBOROUGH


15th Century, halMimbercd Manor House, Medieval Kitchen, Great Hall, early meeting place of the Pilgrim Fathers. Open daily 2 — 5 p.rn. (incl. Sundays) to October. ^


Admission 20p, children I2p Reduction for organised parties


CATERING FOR PARTIES BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT Inquiries: Secretary, Old Hall, Parnell St, Gainsboiough


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Swimming at Gannow Baths. Tel. 25880. Sauna & Swimming at North St Baths. Tel. 25899.


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From LIVERPOOL — May 21st to September 30th — weekdays 1030 and I53Q hours, also Sundays from May 30th to September 12th — 1600 hours.


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•'Drive on — drive off’ car ferries operate throughout the year between Liverpool and Douglas. They also sail regularly, during Summer Season, between Ardrossan and Douglas; Belfast and Douglas; Dublin nnd Douglas; and Fleetwood and Douglas. Early application for car space is desirable.


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DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN Telephone Douglas 0624 3824.


Why you should visit For the elegance of an Adam house — the peace and NEWBY HALL


charm of a lovely garden — the thrill of miniature railway rides — canoeing and paddling — Fun for all.


OPEN: From Good Friday, Weds., Thurs., Sats.ySuns., and Bank Holidays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.


FORTHCOMING EVENT


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HADDON HALL Bakewell, Derbyshire


Probably the most complete and authentic example of a medieval and manorial home to be seen in England.


The Hall and Terrace Rose Gardens are open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive (not Sunday or Monday) until September 30th.


Opening hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Charge of admission 60p — Children 25p.


Bank Holiday Sunday (2 to 6 p.m.) and Monday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)


SPECIAL OPENING


Morning refreshments, lunches and afternoon teas available.


No dogs allowed — car park 10p.


Estate Office, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE4 1LA.


Tel. Bakewell 2855. 1


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